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At the Summit: How to create a franchise-friendly supply chain
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
The supply chain is often the thorn in the side of franchisors, especially those that have brands spread nationwide or globally.
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Wingstop, Pizza Hut, Cici's Pizza execs debate importance of mobile apps
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
The customer experience at a restaurant is paramount to a restaurant's success. Mobile apps have become increasingly part of that experience, but how important…
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MOD Pizza completes 115th install of PAR's Brink POS
April 6, 2016
MOD Pizza has opened its 115th store in the U.S. outfitted with PAR's Brink POS software and PAR EverServ 500 terminals.
read nowPie Five wins award for loyalty innovation
April 5, 2016
Paytronix Systems Inc announced the fifth winner of its 2016 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards: Pie Five Pizza for the Loyalty Innovation award.
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Trademarking 101: Can Chipotle be the 'Chipotle of the better-burger' segment?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The term "better burger" may prove difficult to trademark, however, as it's been widely used among media and other restaurant operators to describe a variety…
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Slapfish CEO urges Summit attendees to 'make your most annoying customer your best friend'
by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group
Slapfish founder Andrew Gruel responds to approximately 30 online reviews daily about his company — regardless of whether they are positive or negative. He…
read nowCustomers will ultimately pay the price from wage increase, says Sonic chief
April 1, 2016
The higher minimum wage will likely be paid for through menu pricing in order to keep franchises profitable, says CEO Clifford Hudson.
read nowCalifornia green-lights $15 minimum wage
March 31, 2016
California lawmakers are signing off on a bill to boost the state'’s minimum wage to $15 within six years.
read nowBlaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza delivered strong performance in 2015
March 21, 2016
Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza President and COO Jim Mizes said the chain "delivered strong performance in 2015 by successfully executing on our growth strategy."
read nowMOD Pizza raises $32M in equity funding to support expansion
March 16, 2016
MOD Pizza has raised approximately $32 million in an equity funding round led by existing investor PWP Growth Equity.
read nowNorthStar Order Entry POS system has new features
March 15, 2016
Custom Business Solutions has released NorthStar Order Entry 4.0 with expanded capabilities for improving operations and increasing efficiency for restaurant…
read nowHotSchedules launches Global Partnership Network
March 14, 2016
HotSchedules, a provider of mobile technology for the restaurant and hospitality industries, introduced its Global Partnership Network.
read nowRestaurant sales growth weak despite February improvement
March 14, 2016
Chain restaurants posted positive same-store sales growth of 0.4 percent in February after a slow January.
read nowADP report reveals franchise job growth in February
March 11, 2016
Franchise sector 2016 job growth in the U.S. was up by 18,500 in February, according to the latest ADP National Franchise Report.
read nowOrderSnapp launches new kiosk, table top ordering systems
March 10, 2016
OrderSnapp, a provider of online and mobile ordering technologies for restaurants with major take-out and delivery businesses, debuted its first kiosk and…
read nowManitowoc Foodservice debuts as independent, publicly traded company
March 7, 2016
Manitowoc Foodservice Inc, a supplier of commercial foodservice equipment, has debuted as a standalone, publicly traded company following its spinoff from The…
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4 ways to control your food costs in 2016
by John Krebs — President, Axis Purchasing
Commodity prices have temporarily fallen and taken some pressure off food cost. Now is the time for strategic buyers to align with manufacturers, distributors…
read nowHotSchedules, QSR Automations partner to bring restaurants operations to Internet of Things
March 4, 2016
HotSchedules has partnered with QSR Automations to bring guest management and kitchen display systems to the Internet of Things.
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Technology: A brand-driver or a necessary evil?
by Steve Starr — Chief, starrdesign
Allowing your guests to view menus, place orders and read nutritional information while at home or on-the-go is paramount. But just because we can, should we…
read nowJack in the Box CEO: Q1 earnings disappointing
February 18, 2016
Jack in the Box Inc Chairman and CEO Lenny Comma called the company's first-quarter operating earnings per share "disappointing."
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